Development Manager

Stella Maris College

Manly, NSW

Posted on: 18 November 2025

Closing date: 26 November, 2025

Stella Maris College Vision and Mission

Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.

Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student. At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

The College encourages students to become grounded, hope-filled young people who are capable of deep listening, wise leadership, and compassionate engagement with others and the world. Pastoral care at Stella Maris is not a separate program but an integrated and relational approach that informs all aspects of school life, from the classroom to the co-curricular space, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Stella Maris College is incorporated and governed locally by a Board of Directors, accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

Position Purpose

The Development Manager joins the College at an exciting time in our 90+ year history leading into centenary celebrations in 2031 and planned 95th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

This role seeks to advance Stella Maris College through friends and funds. The role manages all College fundraising activities including stewardship, annual and regular giving, key donor events as well as community building events, grant and sponsorship opportunities, alumni engagement, and donor research and ensures all communication and collaborations meet the high standards and values of Stella Maris College.

The role has a key strategic focus in line with the College’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and works to build and nurture a culture of philanthropy within the College community in line with Benedictine values.

Key Responsibilities

The role is responsible for the progress of the College’s fundraising programs, raising philanthropic funds in support of the College’s capital works and bursary and scholarship programs. The Development Manager will support appeal and ‘ask’ conversations, through research, planning and engagement.

The Development Manager is also responsible for developing and maintaining solid and long-standing relationships across all sectors of the College community, with a key focus on building alumni engagement.

The Development Manager works with the Community Engagement Team to deliver high quality supporting publications and events that advance the College’s long-term goals.

Role Accountabilities

For full description of the role and accountabilities, please see a detailed description here: https://stellamaris.connxcareers.com/job/details/0d20473b07224bfe9abda746ed56f387

Length of Tenure

The Development Manager is appointed under permanent contract, subject to performance reviews.

Requirements

The Development Manager will be appointed at 0.4 to 0.6 FTE (negotiable).

Remuneration

To be discussed at interview based on qualifications and experience.

Conditions of Appointment

The Development Manager is appointed by the College Principal.

The appointee will be required to undergo performance reviews and is subject to a 6-month probation period.

Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection Legislation.

The appointee must hold a current Working with Children Check.

Workplace Health and Safety

Employees are responsible and accountable for:

compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace
where required, correct utilisation of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment or Personal Protective Clothing

Some weekend and evening work may be required to successfully fulfil this position.

Child Safe Standards

Stella Maris College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected in a safe school environment. The College has zero tolerance of child abuse and expects all of staff to:

be aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these

be in possession of a current and valid Working with Children Check
respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously
be committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety

Applications

Applications must include a:

1 page cover letter addressed to the Principal including a response that details suitability for the role by addressing each point in the Essential Criteria
Only electronic applications will be accepted.

Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Stella Maris College reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please see a detailed description and apply here: https://stellamaris.connxcareers.com/job/details/0d20473b07224bfe9abda746ed56f387